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Archive for October, 2009


Where do i find the building code that specifies how to build a concrete slab for a storage shed 10 ft X12 ft?

San Antonio, Texas. Check with your city’s inspections department or your state insurance department. Most likely they will have a handbook that specifies the requirements for this. This will often be copied directly from the uniform residential building code manual or similar publication. They will also tell you whether a building permit is required.

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I want to build a backyard storage shed. What’s the best way to do it?

I’d like to build one with a concrete foundation. I’ve roofed, sawed and hammered as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. I’ve also laid my own tile without major trouble. But I have only the most basic tools. I’ve considered just buying a kit, but I’d like a shed with some personality, and I like the [...]

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How do I build a sturdy shed ramp?

Hi, I’d like to build a ramp to go into my shed from the grass/ground level. I want to make sure that it is sturdy enough to drive a ride on mower on it. Any suggestions ? Depends on how high, but I used 2×10 wovenized on mine, and it holds fine. I mounted a [...]

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My wooden garden shed, although kept protected by staining three times a year has gone mouldy inside?

The mould has been caused by the horrible UK wet weather and seems to be just on the wood around the inside bottom edge of the shed where the wood has gone black. I’ve always had a heater in there on the frost free setting and the roof’s been re-felted, so no water can get [...]

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Wooden shed standing on concrete base – advice please.?

I have a large wood shed standing on a concrete base. The driving rain has caused seepage between the wooden sides and the concrete base. What is the best way to seal this please? I need to make the building water-tight. Many thanks. Hi, what I did is to get fence posts or similar, face [...]

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